Shiringayoc/Hacienda Hda Mejia Airport
Leon Velarde, Peru
Shiringayoc/Hacienda Hda Mejia Airport
Remote Peruvian airstrip serving the Madre de Dios region.
- ›ICAO code is SPOV; no IATA code is assigned.
- ›Located in a remote area of southeastern Peru near the Bolivian border.
- ›Primarily serves light aircraft and general aviation operations.
- ›Road access to the region is limited, making air transport important locally.
- ›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate at this airstrip.
Shiringayoc/Hacienda Mejia Airport, coded SPOV, serves the small town of Leon Velarde in the Sandia province of Peru's Puno region. Situated in the high jungle transition zone between the Andes and the Amazon basin, this modest airstrip primarily supports local connectivity and light aviation operations for a geographically isolated community. It plays a practical role in linking remote settlers, agricultural workers, and occasional travelers to the broader national network.
- Main Airstrip Facility — A basic single-facility airstrip with minimal infrastructure catering to light aircraft and small regional operations.
- Mototaxis available near the airstrip for short local trips
- Private vehicle arrangements coordinated through local contacts
- Informal colectivo minivans serving routes toward Sandia and regional towns
- Basic guesthouses in Leon Velarde town center
- Hospedaje local lodgings in Sandia province
There are no formal dining facilities at the airstrip itself. Leon Velarde town offers small local restaurants serving traditional Peruvian highland and jungle cuisine, including fresh river fish and regional staples. Travelers are advised to stock up on provisions before arriving, as options can be limited and hours unpredictable.
- Confirm all flight arrangements well in advance as schedules are irregular and subject to weather changes.
- Carry sufficient local currency (soles) as there are no ATMs or card payment facilities at or near the airstrip.
- Weather in the high jungle zone can change rapidly — pack rain gear and layered clothing regardless of season.
- Altitude and humidity can affect travelers coming from sea level; allow time to acclimatize before strenuous activity.
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